New Economy

The Obama Administration and Senate Republicans remain deeply divided over negotiations to cut a budget deal and raise the debt ceiling.

Buying a new business can be a lucrative opportunity, but also a risky one. Here's how to ensure that you make the best possible purchase decision.

The settlement covering mortgage-backed securities losses will mean a second-quarter loss, but it's a critical move to restore confidence in the economy.

Franchises are a great gift for college kids with no hope of landing a job.

Six months on, the president's small business lending initiative has yet to disburse a single dime thanks to red tape and blame-shifting at the Treasury Department.

Publicity about claims, particularly in the midst of a recessionary economy, is likely to encourage charges far beyond Walmart.

The magazine states the value of entrepreneurs to the U.S. economy is overrated and a misconception pushed upon the American people.

Without credit, our industry is handcuffed and held hostage -- much like the rest of the economy.

Economists aren't sure how much and how fast the end of the Fed's economic pump-priming program will impact the nation's economy.

Yes. Because even though the bad job market is blocking their exit, dissatisfaction among workers could mean a dangerous drop in productivity.

Don't want to feed your paycheck to a gas pump every month? Here are some tips to hold onto your hard-earned cash.

Other countries have built lucrative new industries on clean-energy tech. It's vital that the United States follow suit.

Fresh fruits and vegetables are perfect for hot-weather crowd-pleasers. And during the summer they can also boost your restaurant's margins.

Great ideas that don't break the bank

US. .corporations want a tax holiday for foreign profits, which they claim will produce needed jobs. If history is any guide, however, that's not how things will turn out.

Business leaders must assess the likelihood of all viable risk events to be prepared for the next black swan.

Let your iPhone help you boost your productivity with this selection of useful apps.

More and more small and mid-size businesses are turning to alternative financing to help offset cash-flow challenges presented by slow-paying customers.

You can start your own business with almost no money down. All it takes is hard work, dedication, and the right idea. Here are 10 to get you thinking.